Two years ago I bought the Thermalright HR-02 but I cannot find it anymore but instead there is a "Macho" version of this heat-sink. The only providers are via Amazon for a great price. Now my question is, are there better options for a low dB, low voltage fanned computer? And are the differences between the "Macho" minimalistic from the old HR-02?

Thanks in advance.

Edit:So far I have narrowed down two choices, the HR-02 and the Noctua D14, as it comes with decent fans and I'll probably keep the 14cm one sandwiched and use the other for case exhaust.I can't seem to find anything reviewing the HR-02's fan.

Edit 2:I bought the HR-02 as I am familiar with it and it's wide fin spacing could allow for a simply case fan pull.

The HR02 Macho has certain small differences, i own 2 none machos and one macho =)

- Nickel Plated cooper heatpipes on the none macho, none covered pure copper on the macho- I believe Macho has one or two less fins, but i haven't counted- Slightly different mounting hardware, on the macho they no longer use thumb tall thumb screws for securing the heatsink to the bracket, this is good though, as it allows the TY-141 fan to be mounted even lower in case the case has a tight fit or allows to mount the asymmetrical fan both ways, good for Micro ATX setups where the GPU almost touches the HR02.

The HR02 macho has been seen as one of the best coolers for the money, but the big twin tower coolers will still perform better in temps, but more expensive and the HR02 Macho.

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